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Reference in relation to the Upper House [1 record]

Record 1 1999-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federalism
  • Constitutional Law
  • The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
OBS

Senate Reference: unofficial short form.

OBS

The 1979 Supreme Court of Canada ruling that parliament could not unilaterally amend the Constitution Act, 1867 to make fundamental changes to representation in, and the role of, the Senate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fédéralisme
  • Droit constitutionnel
  • Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
OBS

Renvoi concernant le Sénat : officieux.

Spanish

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